Meet the Team - Hastings

A qualified and highly experienced accountant, Patrick has been an Ashdown Hurrey partner during many changes to the practice and is pleased to see its current strong position and excellent reputation. Patrick is the firm's Managing Partner.

Jeff joined Ashdown Hurrey as a qualified accountant in 1998. Since becoming a partner Jeff has specific responsibilities for the firm’s finances, as well as specifically looking after a number of clients.

Ann joined Ashdown Hurrey as a qualified accountant in 1998 and became a Partner in 2009. She runs a substantial client base and founded the highly popular Ashdown Hurrey Women in Business Lunch Club.

Carl joined Ashdown Hurrey in 1998, qualified in 2005 and became a Partner in 2009. He has worked in all areas of Accountancy and Taxation and manages a varied portfolio of clients.

Mick is one of the longest serving members of staff and, like Patrick, has seen all the changes that have taken place within Ashdown Hurrey over the years. He has a wide knowledge of tax and he also deals with many of our clients’ Trusts.

Ben carried out his training with Ashdown Hurrey and gained his ACA qualification in 1998. He manages a varied portfolio of clients and has specific responsibility for overseeing the firm’s IT needs. He is also an Associate.

Kathryn joined Ashdown Hurrey as a trainee and gained her ACCA qualification in 2000. She manages a varied portfolio of clients as well as filling the role of Human Resource representative in the Hastings office. She is also an Associate.

Simon gained his ACCA qualification in 2000. He has specific responsibility for company Audits. He works with Michael on their varied portfolio of clients.

Mark joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2001 and gained his ACCA qualification in 2006. He manages a client portfolio and is also Chairperson for the Hastings & Rother Area Young Enterprise.

Julia joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2003 and gained her ACCA qualification in 2007, an achievement which she is very proud of. After working in the Bexhill office for a number of years she now works with Ann, assisting her with her many and varied clients.

Sam joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2005 after passing his A-levels and obtained his ACCA qualification in 2009 having achieved first time exam passes at the age of 22. He works with Carl assisting him with his client base.

Marc joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2001. As well as assisting Jeff with his client base and the firm’s internal finances he is also involved with our client company audits.

Helen is a fully qualified Accounts Technician and boasts invaluable experience. Helen assists Ann with her many and varied clients.

Julie is a long standing member of the team. She has a wealth of experience and works mainly assisting Ben and Mark with their clients.

Donna is responsible for the regular book keeping, VAT and payroll requirements of the Hastings office clients.

Fran joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2006 and is studying for her ACCA qualification. She assists Kathryn and Simon with their client portfolios.

Gemma joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2006 and will already be known to a lot of you through her role in assisting Tamsyn with the Women in Business Event, both in an administrative and hosting role. She assists Ann with her large portfolio of clients.

Natasha joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2007 after enjoying studying accountancy at A-level and decided to pursue it as a career. She is studying for her ACCA qualification and mainly assists Mark with his portfolio of client

Martin worked on and off for Ashdown Hurrey whilst studying for his degree before returning full time in 2009. He assists Kathy and Carl with their respective portfolio of clients.

Jo joined Ashdown Hurrey in 2008 to take up an administrative role within the firm. She assists Marc and Jeff with the internal finances.

Jools is highly experienced and skilled in managing the administration at the Hastings office. Working with Heidi and Tracey, Jools ensures every visitor to the offices receives a warm and professional welcome.

Tracey is a member of the Hastings office administration department. She has worked with Jools and Heidi for many years and is an important member of the team.

Heidi is one of the initial points of contact for most clients. She has shared the responsibility for many years of ensuring the smooth running of our administration.